This interactive workshop will explore the concept of social identities and how changing demographics of the country and Saint Louis University create challenges for our campus community. Using SLU artifacts, participants will examine how everyday lived experiences of inclusion and exclusion create opportunities for teachable moments in both classroom and co-curricular contexts. Activities will encourage mindful reflection on "the work we do at SLU" and how it supports the university mission mandate to transform society.

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

BSC 170 Wool Ballroom

8:30-9:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00-noon Workshop

Karla D. Scott, Ph.D.

Dr. Karla D. Scott, is a native of East St. Louis, Illinois and alumnae of Saint Louis University-earning her B.A. in Communication from the department where she is now an Associate Professor. After completing her undergraduate studies at SLU, she worked several years in the journalism and public relations fields before returning to graduate school and earning a Ph.D. with a focus on intercultural communication from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Scott joined the SLU communication faculty in 1994 and also holds an appointment as Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion in the College of Arts and Sciences. She is also Co-Chair of the Saint Louis University President's Diversity Council.